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Is it Easier to Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck? A Female Plastic Surgeon ‘Weighs’ In.

Man and Woman Happy After Running Workout

A tummy tuck, clinically referred to as abdominoplasty, is a type of body contouring surgery designed to tighten loose core muscles and remove excess skin & fat on the abdomen. Because a tummy tuck provides numerous benefits, ranging from increased mobility to improved posture, many patients have reported sustained weight loss following their procedures—but is […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Popular

When can you go back to work after a tummy tuck?

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Many patients ask for a timeline for their tummy tuck recovery. While we generally advise patients that you can go back to work after a tummy tuck (a.k.a. abdominoplasty) in two to six weeks, the amount of recovery time you need depends on several factors of your surgery. You may go home after the surgical […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery

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Planning a tummy tuck? You’re in for a major transformation! A tummy tuck sculpts not just excess fat and skin, but also tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. As such, recovery can take several weeks, and requires an investment of research, planning, and especially patience. Here are 6 things you might not know about the initial […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

5 Reasons Why It’s Essential to Have Your Plastic Surgery Procedure in an Accredited Facility

Accredited Surgical Facility for Plastic Surgery Procedures

If you’re considering plastic surgery, you’ve likely begun researching a) your desired procedure, b) its average cost, and c) the best plastic surgeons in your area. However, you may not have thought to research another very important (and often overlooked) factor: where your surgery will be performed.  Here are 5 reasons why it’s critical that […]

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6 Neck Treatments for Busy San Diego Women

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You can apply your moisturizer with upward strokes, use retinol religiously, and slather on sunscreen daily, but nobody can completely stop aging in the neck! For many of us, it’s written in our genes whether we’ll have skin sagging, a little extra fat under the chin, or neck bands that give away our age sooner […]

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3 Topics to Cover With Your Surgeon Prior To Breast Augmentation

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If you are looking to increase your breast size, breast augmentation surgery is the most popular option. Breast augmentation is shown to improve women’s body image and increase self-esteem. However, all of these incredible benefits are more likely when you have the right surgeon to guide you through the process. It is important to consult […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

Mommy Makeover vs. a Tummy Tuck

Mommy Makeover

Attention to all new mothers: we know exactly how frustrating it is to get rid of post-baby weight. It is an unavoidable truth about motherhood that pregnancy changes the body, widening your hips, enlarging your breasts, and leaving a few extra pounds around your middle that hadn’t been there before. And when you’re still busy […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

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